Meanwhile, an ice storm warning has been extended until at least 6 a.m. Wednesday for the Mississippi Delta, where ice has been reported on roads and bridges in numerous counties. The Jackson metro counties remained under a flood warning.

Area road crews, including those in Jackson and Vicksburg, were also prepared to spread sand and de-icer on streets and bridges.

Jackson's public works crews were out Tuesday clearing drains in an effort to prevent flooding on city streets and in neighborhoods, said city spokesman Chris Mims.

The past several days of rain have caused the Pearl River to rise. Huston said the river should reach the 28-foot flood stage by Friday.

All that heavy rain caused problems for commuters in the Jackson area Tuesday evening.

Police said they responded to several wrecks.

"It's horrible. I can't imagine living in Seattle," Raymond resident Linda Graves said. "Some people are crazy out there, no lights. You know, slamming their brakes on, tailgating."

The ice could cause power outages, particularly in Mississippi's northern counties, Entergy said. About 275 Entergy and contract workers were stationed in the Mississippi Delta ready to respond as needed, the company said.

"This storm poses a threat to our electric system and we've prepared accordingly. We have 19 contract line crews plus travel teams from our southern and central regions positioned in the Delta so they can respond to any threat as soon as it's safe to do so," said Dale Hancock, operations manager for Entergy Mississippi. "In addition, we have management teams, safety specialists, vegetation crews and 40 scouts located across the area."

Gov. Phil Bryant declared a state of emergency Monday night after at least 45 counties reported being affected by the winter ice storms.

"We are taking the threat of severe weather seriously, and we are looking to ensure that local officials have the tools they need to respond properly," Bryant said in a statement.

The state of emergency allows state resources to be used to support counties and local governments prepare for and respond to the weather.

"I have been in regular contact with Gov. Bryant since Sunday regarding this weather event," said Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Director Robert Latham. "We're prepared to respond and support any of our counties should they request state assistance. I appreciate him issuing the state of emergency, which will allow us to react quickly if our help is needed."

Some schools, including those in Yazoo City and Yazoo County, canceled classes on Tuesday because of the threat of ice. Click here for closings.

Yazoo City residents weren't taking any chances with the weather. Many were stocking up at local grocery stores.

"It's not very bad like I would expect, but I've just been loading up just in case," said Yazoo City resident Starr Taylor.

Ice covered trees and branches along Highway 49 in Yazoo City Monday and sent students and some county employees home early. The ice had melted by Tuesday morning, but the county remained under an ice warning.

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